Parent Bulletin Friday 26th January 2024
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Parent Bulletin Friday 26th January 2024
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As part of the Education for Life programme this term, Year 9 students have been learning some really important life skills during their Emergency CPR sessions. As always, students have demonstrated impeccable standards of behaviour during these interactive workshops. #WeAreWildern #EducationforLife
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Exciting day at school last Friday, Year 7 students dived into the world of creativity and compassion with a Careers department Dragons Den themed day. This focused on crafting heartfelt gifts for adult patients staying in hospital, our classrooms were buzzing with innovative ideas and thoughtful designs, the enthusiasm was infectious. The climax of the day was the nerve-wracking pitch during assembly period 5 where our young entrepreneurs presented their incredible creations to the Dragons. With the winning team ‘Thero Bot’ being crowned.
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Year 11 Apprenticeship Fair for parents and students - please use the following link to book your spot!
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Please ensure that if you are bringing a Chromebook into school that it is kept in a suitable case. Failure to do so may mean that it is not covered by the insurance if it gets damaged. If you have any questions please contact the school.
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DanceLive! Sunday rehearsal: Sunday 4th Feb 9am - 1pm in the Main School Hall.
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Transition Leaders - Year 7 students are invited to apply to become a transition leader. They will work together to support the current year 6 students with open evenings, tours of the school, primary school visits and eventually work with them in tutor time when they officially start. Applications are open for one week from Friday 26th January until Friday 2nd February.
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With temperatures dropping in the coming weeks Clare Joy – an NHS school nurse working locally – explains in this short video some top tips on keeping winter bugs at bay and using the Healthier Together app for advice. You can watch on the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS YouTube channel
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Whole School
Monday 29 January Week A
Sunday 4 Feb 9am - 1pm DanceLive! Sunday rehearsal: in the Main School Hall
Monday 5 February Week B
Wednesday 7 February Dance Live Portsmouth Guildhall
Thursday 8 February Apprenticeship fair 5pm -7pm in main school hall
Monday 19 February CPD Day
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Year 7
Tuesday 30 January O2 Arena Music Trip
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Year 8
Thursday 1 February Parents' Evening
Thursday 8 February Careers Networking Day
Monday 26 February - Pathways taster lessons begin
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Year 9
Friday 9 - Monday 12 February Spanish Trip to Madrid
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Year 10
Monday 22 January - 2 February Practice exams
Monday 5 - Friday 9 February Apprenticeship week
Monday 5 - Friday 9 February Art & Photography Practice Exams
Friday 9 - Monday 12 February Spanish Trip to Madrid
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Year 11
Monday 29 January - 2 February English and Maths Practice Exams 2
Wednesday 31 January Performing Arts NEA Day
February 2 February Dance NEA Day
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National Apprenticeship Week 2024
From 5th to 11th February this annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships, brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy. The theme for National Apprenticeship Week 2024 is ‘Skills for Life’.
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Guidance on measles outbreaks
There have been recent localised outbreaks of measles centred around the West Midlands. There is a risk of further outbreaks in other areas unless urgent action is taken to increase Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination take up in areas with low MMR vaccine rates.
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Transition Leaders
Year 7 students are invited to apply to become a transition leader. They will work together to support the current year 6 students with open evenings, tours of the school, primary school visits and eventually work with them in tutor time when they officially start. Applications are open from one week from Friday 26th January till Friday 2nd February.
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Arundel Castle
The History Department is organising a day trip for Year 7 History students to visit Arundel Castle.
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Natural History Museum and London Eye
In order to enrich the Geography curriculum and support the teaching of natural hazards, ecosystems and the UK, the Wildern School Geography Department has organised a trip to the Natural History Museum.
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Year 8 WAD 1
(Wildern Assessment Data) Report 1 will have been sent home via email and are on INSIGHT under the WAD and Reports section. Please watch the video here to know how to talk to your child about WAD and help you understand what it is telling you about your child’s progress.. There have been no changes made to the system since September 2022.
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Barcelona Residential Information Evening
The Barcelona Residential Information Evening, will be taking place on Monday 5th February 5pm - 6pm in the main hall. We are looking forward to meeting all parents and guardians to share valuable information regarding the trip. Students are also encouraged to attend the information evening.
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French, German and Spanish
This week students have been completing listening, reading and writing assessments. They've been working hard and have seen the huge impact of regular vocabulary learning on Memrise has made to their performance in these assessments.
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Barcelona Residential Information Evening
The Barcelona Residential Information Evening, will be taking place on Monday 5th February 5pm - 6pm in the main hall. We are looking forward to meeting all parents and guardians to share valuable information regarding the trip. Students are also encouraged to attend the information evening.
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Art and Photography students
5 hour practice exams W/B 5th February 2024 - students have been given the information about their exam by their art or photography teacher. This exam and the preparation work that students have worked on since September 2023 form the basis of students first ( of two) coursework units that combined are awarded at 60% of their final GCSE grade.
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College Taster Day
As part of your child's ongoing career development, they have the opportunity to experience a day at a local FE College.
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Science Exam
Students will be completing Biology, Chemistry and Physics Paper 1 during the Year 10 exams weeks (w/b 22nd Jan). The Science Study plan to aid revision has been posted onto Google Classroom and the science website has further revision resources ).
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Extra Support Programme (ESPs) Schedule Spring 1 2024
ESPs next week are:
Monday: Science
Tuesday: DE
Wednesday: Music
Thursday: Drama
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Art and Photography students
You should have selected the starting point for your exam - (ESA Externally Set Assignment) - which is worth 40% of your GCSE grade..You have the spring term to complete the assessment objectives via your preparatory work with your 10 hour exam in the summer term. ESP: 5th March
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Science study plan
All the study plans for Paper 1 and 2 are uploaded onto Google Classroom and on the science website to support revision for their exams. Resources can be found on Google classroom.
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Science booster sessions
Will be continuing this week on Tuesday and Friday in 318 during tutor or in timetabled science lessons. You will have received a letter if you are invited to attend.
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Maths Practice Exams
Maths 2pm start Mon 29th Jan - Non Calculator
Maths 11.30am start Wed 31st Jan - Calculator
For both Maths exams please ensure students have a pen, pencil, ruler, compass and protractor
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Apprenticeship Fair
At Wildern School, we strongly believe in providing diverse opportunities for our students to explore various career paths and gain practical experience. As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting an Apprenticeship Fair on Thursday 8th February between 5pm - 7pm. This fair aims to connect students and parents with a wide array of apprenticeship providers available across different industries.
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English Practice Exams
Eng Lit 8.45am start Tues 30th Jan
Eng Lang 8.45am start Thurs 1st Feb
Students will be sitting the ‘An Inspector Calls’ and ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ elements of the Literature exam and an English Language Paper One for these practice exams. Students will need to ensure they have a black pen and highlighters to support them with the paper. Please refer to the English google site for practice papers and the English Study plan for useful revision resources: Wildern English study plan - January/February 2024
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Practice Papers for Maths Revision
As in previous years, the Mathematics department will be utilising practice papers as a key part of the revision programme this year
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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has now declared a national incident in order to focus actions to limit the spread. Further outbreaks of measles will spread to other towns and cities unless urgent action is taken to increase Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination uptake in areas at greatest risk. Children who get measles can be very poorly and some will suffer life changing complications.
To support this incident the Department of Education (DfE) has published: What to do if you think your child has measles and when to keep them off school guidance for parents and for schools.
Measles cases are rising across the country, with over 102,000 children starting primary school in England being at risk of catching the disease. We are asking education settings to share key messages from the NHS about MMR / measles and how to get vaccinated. Thank you!
Measles is highly infectious and if left unvaccinated nine out of ten children in a classroom can catch the disease if just one child is infectious. Please share these resources with colleagues, parents, and where suitable, community organisations to increase awareness and encourage parents to get their children vaccinated.
If your child has missed their first or second dose of MMR vaccine, contact your GP
practice to book an appointment. For more information visit the NHS Website
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Holocaust Memorial Day is the day for everyone to remember the millions of people murdered in the Holocaust, under Nazi Persecution, and in the genocides which followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, and Darfur.
Freedom means different things to different people. What is clear is that in every genocide that has taken place, those who are targeted for persecution have had their freedom restricted and removed, before many of them are murdered. This is often a subtle, slow process. The ten stages of genocide, as identified by Professor Gregory Stanton, demonstrate that genocide never just happens. There is always a set of circumstances which occur, or which are created, to build the climate in which genocide can take place and in which perpetrator regimes can remove the freedoms of those they are targeting.
Not only do perpetrator regimes erode the freedom of the people they are targeting, demonstrating how fragile freedom is, they also restrict the freedoms of others around them, to prevent people from challenging the regime. Despite this, in every genocide there are those who risk their own freedom to help others, to preserve others’ freedom or to stand up to the regime.
Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. 49 years after the Holocaust ended, 19 years after the genocide in Cambodia, the world stood by as Hutu extremists shattered the fragile freedom in Rwanda, following decades of tension and violence, culminating in the murder of over one million Tutsis in just one hundred days.
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Here is our Spring term co-curricular activities including our Spring Term PE menu. Please look at what is on offer to your child and discuss this over with them as their might be something more that they can get involved with. Students can sign up via the link they have been emailed last week.
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Monday
Pasta bolognese / veggie bolognese with garlic bread (v) or
Savoury smoked cheese brioche bap with hash browns (v)
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Tuesday
Spiced lamb flatbread with wedges or
Creamy tomato vegetable bake with crusty bread (v)
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Wednesday
Chicken and bacon / veggie sub with cajun fries (v) or
Jerk chicken/veggie burger with curly fries (v)
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Thursday
Meat or veggie curry of the day with rice and nann (v) or
Thai green chicken / veg curry with basmati rice and nann (v)
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Friday
Fish of the day with chips and peas or
Cheese and bacon / vegetable turnover with fries and beans (v)
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Please remember, we can adapt the majority of meals to any dietary needs if we know in advance (your child can speak to kitchen staff by visiting the kitchen before 8:30am that day). Main A/B vegetarian options are always available - just ask Dan and his team.
* correct at time of sending, but may be subject to change
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U16 Boys Football WON Wildern 1- 1 Thornden. After a nerve shredding penalty shootout the team is through to the Hampshire cup semi final, with Rio H the hero saving two penalties and scoring one as well.
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Parent's Guide to Careers Guidance - Please access this guide to help support the conversations and next steps coming up after your student has had their Careers Guidance appointment with Mrs O'Leary. This is usually a meeting with Yr 11 students, but is occasionally for other students too.
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Labour Market Information - November 2023
Exciting day at school last Friday, Year 7 students dove into the world of creativity and compassion with a Careers department Dragons Den themed day. Focused on crafting heartfelt gifts for adult patients staying in hospital, our classrooms were buzzing with innovative ideas and thoughtful designs, the enthusiasm was infectious. The climax of the day was the nerve-wracking pitch during assembly period 5 where our young entrepreneurs presented their incredible creations to the Dragons. With the winning team ‘Thero Bot’ being crowned. #Careers #Dragonsden #Creativityinaction
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Smartphone Safety Tips for Young People
According to Ofcom, 69% of under-18s use a smartphone as their main method of going online. Additionally, 49% of children use them for online gaming – putting smartphones only behind consoles (59%) as the device of choice for playing games on. Most people won’t require such statistical evidence, however, to acknowledge the huge importance of phones to young people.
Given that Santa’s recent visit is likely to have bestowed smartphones on an even greater number of young people, it’s a particularly opportune moment to ensure that children are able to use their handsets responsibly – and, above all, safely. From passcodes to parental controls, and from screen time to scams, our guide has the essential advice.
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Introducing The Dart Centre
Discover The Dart Centre, a vibrant community hub catering to all age groups passionate about engaging with performing and visual arts. Nestled on the Wildern School site, The Dart's creative classes, courses and social clubs, guided by professional tutors and artists, offer enriching experiences throughout the week and Saturdays, ensuring there's something for everyone.
Local artists showcase their artworks at exhibitions in The Dart foyer, and you can explore and purchase handmade items at The Art Shop or enjoy live performances at open mic nights and various other social clubs and classes.
The Dart Centre hosts a popular Children's Holiday Club during Half term and Summer holidays, featuring exciting arts and cookery classes for children aged 4-12.
The Coffee Shop is a favoured spot for relaxation, conversation, and indulging in homemade cakes and delicious barista coffee.
The Dart Centre is committed to making high-quality creative workshops accessible and aims to provide affordable options for anyone aged between 4 and 104.
Download your copy of the 2024 Adult Courses brochure HERE
Learn more about the Children's Holiday Club HERE
The Dart Centre welcomes you daily from 8.30 am to 9 pm and on Saturdays from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm.
Get in touch with the team at community@thedart.co.uk or call 01489 779471.
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Wildern School
Wildern Lane
Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 4EJ
01489 783473
#WeAreWildern
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